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Resources for renters and buyers.

Guides written by people who have inspected hundreds of properties. Not generic advice — specific, actionable, local.

GurgaonJune 2025

Renting a flat in Gurgaon: what to check before you sign

A practical, area-by-area checklist for Gurgaon renters — damp, water pressure, earthing, and society dues that a walkthrough won't show.

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DelhiJune 2025

Renting a 2BHK in Delhi: 11 things to verify before paying the token

Delhi's building stock is old, dense, and endlessly modified. Here are 11 specific things to check before you hand over the token amount.

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GuidesJune 2025

What a broker shows you vs what an inspector finds: the real difference

A broker is paid when the deal closes. An inspector is paid regardless. That single difference changes everything about what each one shows you.

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For BuyersJune 2025

Buying a flat in Noida? What to inspect before signing the agreement

Noida is builder-flat country, and build quality varies enormously. Here's what to inspect before you sign — for ready-to-move and under-construction alike.

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GuidesMay 2025

Why you need a property inspection before renting — and what it actually covers

A plain explanation of what a rental inspection covers, what it doesn't, and why ₹2,499 spent before signing protects the lakh you commit at signing.

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For RentersApril 2025

The 7 things I check in every flat before recommending a tenant sign

After 340+ inspections in Gurgaon, here's the short list that catches 80% of problems. Written by our lead inspector, Ramesh P.

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For BuyersMarch 2025

What an illegal construction actually means for your property purchase

Not every unauthorised modification is a dealbreaker. Here's how to think about what matters and what doesn't.

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GuidesMarch 2025

How to negotiate rent using an inspection report: a practical guide

Real language. Real examples. How to present findings to a landlord without starting a war.

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GurgaonFebruary 2025

Which Gurgaon sectors have the most seepage issues — and why

Based on our inspection data across 200+ properties. The answer might surprise you.

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For RentersFebruary 2025

Monsoon-proofing your flat check: 9 things to verify before July

The drainage that looks fine in April will back up in July. Here's what to check while you still can negotiate.

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For BuyersJanuary 2025

Under-construction inspection: what to look for at each stage

Pre-slab, post-slab, at handover. Three different inspections for three different risks.

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